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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.47 "Big Guns"]].

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The Focke-Wulf Fw 200 C-1 is a long-range maritime patrol bomber. It is optimised for bombing stationary targets, such as bases and pillboxes, from medium to high altitudes.

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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} German heavy bomber {{Battle-rating|2}}.

== General info ==

== General info ==

=== Flight Performance ===

=== Flight Performance ===

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* 8 mm steel - pilots seat

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* Fuel tanks located between wing root and out-most engine, as well as taking up most of the fuselage

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{{main|SC250JA (250 kg)|SC500K (500 kg)|SC1000L2 (1,000 kg)}}

{{main|SC250JA (250 kg)|SC500K (500 kg)|SC1000L2 (1,000 kg)}}

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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

* 6 x 250 kg SC250JA bombs (1,500 kg total)

* 6 x 250 kg SC250JA bombs (1,500 kg total)

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=== Defensive armament ===

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{{main|MG 15 (7.92 mm)}}

{{main|MG 15 (7.92 mm)}}

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* 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, chin turret (1500 rpg)

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* 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, nose turret (2,250 rpg)

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* 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, front dorsal turret (2250 rpg)

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* 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, chin turret (1,500 rpg)

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* 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, rear dorsal turret (1125 rpg)

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* 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, dorsal turret (1,125 rpg)

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* 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, ventral turret (1,125 rpg)

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== Usage in battles ==

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The graceful looks of the Condor belie a very vulnerable and slow aircraft. Essentially a converted civilian airliner, the Condor has a very weak airframe and large fuel tanks scattered throughout the aircraft, making it vulnerable to even rifle caliber bullets.

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To make things worse, the Condor is rather underpowered, despite having four engines. It is outrun by biplane fighters and has a very poor climb rate. The defensive armament is also very poor, consisting of only 7.92 mm machine guns with blind spots in the coverage. If caught by enemy fighters, it has virtually no chance of survival.

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The one redeeming factor of the Condor is its massive payload of 3,000 kg bombs. It is one of the heaviest bomb loads carried by any non-premium German bomber, except for the Dornier Do 217 series and the He 177. If the Condor can penetrate enemy air defences, it is capable of inflicting massive damage to bases.

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First, obtain the bomb upgrade (ITC PVC/II). This will allow the installation of 6x500kg bombs, the best payload for base bombing, since it allows the destruction of two bases in one pass. There will be no need to hurry with the second upgrade. The 2x1000kg+2x500kg loadout is only ideal for taking out airbases or carriers. Flight performance upgrades come next in the priority list, as the aircraft is heavy and slow. The ammo belts are of a lesser priority, since the upgraded belts don't make a considerable difference.

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=== Pros and cons ===

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The Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Condor is best remembered as a long-range reconnaissance aircraft that searched for Allied convoys over the North Atlantic during World War II. Its mission was to either attack the convoys directly with bombs or communicate their location to the packs of German U-boats below. The Condor started as a trans-Atlantic airliner that first flew in July of 1937. By September of 1939, over 250 Condors had entered military service. The Condor spawned many sub-variants that included different armament, radar, missile carriage and guidance systems, and transport. A handful of these aircraft were used for VIP transports.

== Media ==

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Usage in battles

The graceful looks of the Condor belie a very vulnerable and slow aircraft. Essentially a converted civilian airliner, the Condor has a very weak airframe and large fuel tanks scattered throughout the aircraft, making it vulnerable to even rifle caliber bullets.

To make things worse, the Condor is rather underpowered, despite having four engines. It is outrun by biplane fighters and has a very poor climb rate. The defensive armament is also very poor, consisting of only 7.92 mm machine guns with blind spots in the coverage. If caught by enemy fighters, it has virtually no chance of survival.

The one redeeming factor of the Condor is its massive payload of 3,000 kg bombs. It is one of the heaviest bomb loads carried by any non-premium German bomber, except for the Dornier Do 217 series and the He 177. If the Condor can penetrate enemy air defences, it is capable of inflicting massive damage to bases.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements

Mixer

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Radiator

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Combined

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Auto controlled

Modules

First, obtain the bomb upgrade (ITC PVC/II). This will allow the installation of 6x500kg bombs, the best payload for base bombing, since it allows the destruction of two bases in one pass. There will be no need to hurry with the second upgrade. The 2x1000kg+2x500kg loadout is only ideal for taking out airbases or carriers. Flight performance upgrades come next in the priority list, as the aircraft is heavy and slow. The ammo belts are of a lesser priority, since the upgraded belts don't make a considerable difference.

History

The Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Condor is best remembered as a long-range reconnaissance aircraft that searched for Allied convoys over the North Atlantic during World War II. Its mission was to either attack the convoys directly with bombs or communicate their location to the packs of German U-boats below. The Condor started as a trans-Atlantic airliner that first flew in July of 1937. By September of 1939, over 250 Condors had entered military service. The Condor spawned many sub-variants that included different armament, radar, missile carriage and guidance systems, and transport. A handful of these aircraft were used for VIP transports.

Media

The Shooting Range #163 - Pages of History section at 03:44 discusses the Fw 200.

See also

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* In 1944, the Germany Air Ministry changed new fighter aircraft designation to that of the chief designer. Kurt Tank was the chief designer at Focke-Wulf and later aircraft he designed were given the prefix of Ta.